{"id":2799,"date":"2015-01-18T06:11:29","date_gmt":"2015-01-18T14:11:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.escapistbookblog.com\/?p=2799"},"modified":"2016-12-21T19:00:33","modified_gmt":"2016-12-22T00:00:33","slug":"review-cupcakes-and-ink-clipped-wings-0-5-by-helena-hunting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.escapistbookblog.com\/?p=2799","title":{"rendered":"Review: Cupcakes and Ink (Clipped Wings, #0.5) by Helena Hunting"},"content":{"rendered":"

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4 I Want More! stars<\/b><\/p>\n

This is a prequel novella to Helena Hunting\u2019s Clipped Wings<\/i> series. It\u2019s an introduction to the two main characters, Tenley and Hayden, with a chapter in each of their POVs. And after that quick glimpse, I am already halfway in love with them both, and loving the set up of their relationship.<\/p>\n

Tenley has recently moved to Chicago, she is all alone with hints of trauma in her recent past, and one of the only joys in her life is watching the sexy tattooist who works across the street. Hayden is tattooed, pierced and sexy as all hell. Even from the small amount that we see of him, it\u2019s clear that he hasn\u2019t had a great past, but he has hidden depths and seems to be an absolute sweeteheart. He\u2019s just as entranced with Tenley as she is with him, and when she takes a job in his aunt\u2019s bookstore across the street (which also happens to be underneath her new apartment and across the street from his), he makes it his mission to seek out the shy girl and get to know her better.<\/p>\n

All of a sudden, my control, self-imposed exile didn\u2019t seem all that appealing.
\nFor the first time in years, I wanted\u2026something. Anything. As long as it was real.<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

I really loved this little novella! In such a short read, I was captivated by Helena Hunting\u2019s writing style, it flows beautifully and I was quickly and easily sucked in. I’ve heard that it’s not necessary to read this one first, but it certainly did a great job at setting the stage and I can\u2019t wait to dive straight into Clipped Wings<\/a>.<\/p>\n

4 stars.<\/p>\n

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The Clipped Wings\u00a0series<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\"Cupcakes<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\"Clipped<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\"Between<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\"Inked<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\"Cracks \u00a0\"\"<\/p>\n

Cupcakes and Ink (#0.5)\u00a0<\/strong>
\nReview<\/a>
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Clipped Wings (#1)<\/strong>
\nReview<\/a>
\nBuy:\u00a0\u00a0Kindle Ebook<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0\u00a0Paperback<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0| \u00a0Audible<\/a><\/p>\n

Between the Cracks (#1.5)\u00a0<\/strong>
\nReview<\/a>
\nBuy:\u00a0\u00a0Kindle Ebook<\/a><\/p>\n

Inked Armor (#2)<\/strong>
\nReview<\/a>
\nBuy:\u00a0\u00a0Kindle Ebook<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0\u00a0Paperback<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0| \u00a0Audible<\/a><\/p>\n

Cracks in the Armor (#2.5)<\/strong>\u00a0(spin-off novella, Chris & Sarah)
\nBuy:\u00a0\u00a0Kindle Ebook<\/a><\/p>\n

Fractures in Ink (#3)\u00a0<\/strong>(Chris & Sarah)
\nReview<\/a>
\nBuy: \u00a0Kindle Ebook<\/a> \u00a0| \u00a0Paperback<\/a>\u00a0 | \u00a0Audible<\/a><\/p>\n

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